Poellnitz, a 5-foot-11, 174-pound athlete, has offers from The Citadel, Florida Atlantic, Memphis, Southern Miss, Tennessee and Troy among others. He missed three critical games in 2017 due to a shoulder injury but has been clearly back to full speed this spring.

"To me what separates him from other players is the way he can cut," Cottrell said. "He can put his foot in the ground and go any direction. He has an amazing burst. Some guys can't do that.

"He's also shown the ability to be a very productive and explosive playmaker. When the game is on the line, he is one of those guys who wants the ball and will make a play. He's also got outstanding hands. I would say as far as ball skills, he's at the top of the chart."

Cottrell said most schools are recruiting Poellnitz as a slot receiver and kick returner. He's visited Alabama on multiple occasions but does not have an offer from the Crimson Tide yet.

"He's been dynamic for us, and I think he'll continue to be that wherever he ends up in college," Cottrell said.

The 6-foot-2, 198-pound Lawson is the new kid on the block at Mobile Christian so to speak. He started every game at outside linebacker as a freshman in 2017 and already has 11 college offers.

"It's a sign of the times," Cottrell said. "It's an arms race in college football these days. With the earlier signing period, the offers are starting earlier. Anyone who can start on the varsity level as a freshman in Mobile, Ala., and have the impact he had is going to be recruited. I think his future is very bright."

Cottrell said Lawson has the potential to grow into a bigger defensive end or to remain and excel at outside linebacker depending on how his body develops in the next three years. His current college offers are UAB, Florida Atlantic, South Alabama, Memphis, Troy, Southern Miss, Tennessee, UTC, Middle Tennessee, Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana-Lafayette.

"Every time I get an offer, it makes me want to push harder," Lawson said. "It's a blessing. It's all coming from God."

Lawson said his dream offers would include Alabama, Auburn and LSU.

"Deontaye is a very unique talent," Cottrell said. "It's amazing how gifted he is at finding the ball. He's also a student of the game. He puts a lot of time in watching film of our opponents. He wants to get better and give his team the best chance to win."